have an itp a3, which batteries?

[pri0n]

Hi, I just ordered a little itp and was wondering which disposable batteries would be best to run in it. I don't really want to bother with rechargeables b/c i don't think it will see that much use to make it worth it. Thanks.

 

[kramer5150]

Avoid alkalines of any kind.
Energizer lithium primaries are your best option.

 

[jp2515]

Avoid alkalines of any kind.
Energizer lithium primaries are your best option.

Exactly, avoid akalines like the plague. Energizer Lithiums are your best bet.

 

[Wiggle]

L92s are the only good primary option for that light.

 

[trampasc]

What problems to alkalines pose to this light?

 

[PerttiK]

Alkalines leak their guts at one point or another.

 

[RedForest UK]

Put in some li-ion 10440's and the output on high will jump from 80lumens to about 200! :devil: Use them with caution though..

 

[trampasc]

instead of li-ion 10440's, could one use eneloop as a rechargable option?

 

[mfm]

instead of li-ion 10440's, could one use eneloop as a rechargable option?

That is an excellent choice.

 

[OCD]

Or Duraloops.

 

[pri0n]

Alright thanks a lot guys! I'll be sure to pick up some lithiums before it gets here.

 

[march.brown]

Hi, I just ordered a little itp and was wondering which disposable batteries would be best to run in it. I don't really want to bother with rechargeables b/c i don't think it will see that much use to make it worth it. Thanks.

I have two of these A3s and two A2 iTPs ... I use Low self-discharge batteries usually Eneloops and find that there is no problem ... I have an AA torch in the car which has an Energiser Lithium Primary in it plus a Solarforce L2i with three AAA Energiser Lithium Primaries in it ... I also keep three AAA and two AA Lithiums in the car as spares.

Out of all the different types of batteries , the ones that will eventually leak are the ordinary Alkalines ... Risk them if you wish , but be prepared to spend some time trying to clean up the inside of your nice torch ... It is sometimes better to just throw the torch out and get another one ... Once it has happened to you, you will never trust another alkaline cell of any make or size ... It is possible to use alkalines safely by removing them when they are not being used ... But that's too much hassle for me , hence the Eneloops (and similar) rechargeables.

If you won't be using your torch much , just get some Energiser Lithium primary cells ... They will last for many years and still work when needed ... Ideal for being left in a car ... If you change your cars every ten years or so , just check the torch still works OK before putting it in your new car.
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[Wiggle]

Or Duraloops.

Yep thats what I feed my A3, with some L92s around for backup.

 

[Linger]

+1 the lsd nimh battery options.
On my keychain is an a3 that draws +1A at the tail...that little light with a 10440 is awesome. Because it starts on medium and goes to low I find it incredibly practical. I've got the Ti version so scratches wouldn't be an issue.
Having the huge output as a back-up keychain light is just awesome. My co-worker wanted some praise for her smart choice of putting a 5mm coincell light on her keychain - right so the A3 is smaller and over 150 lumens brighter...

+1 on a great choice. The A3 is a remarkable demonstration. Feed it well.

 

[pri0n]

Well i just picked up some l92 primaries, but if i were to put 10440's in, what would the risks be? Seems like too powerful a battery for such a little light made to produce 80Lm so what are the things you have to watch out for?

 

[csshih]

you would need to watch out for:
heat and discharging.

(you should also need to buy a li-ion charger and all)

 

[fhenixlynx]

you would need to watch out for:
heat and discharging.

(you should also need to buy a li-ion charger and all)

if it was used on low or med with the 10440s would you still have a heat issue? thanks

 

[shark_za]

Where I stay you can buy 2x GP Recyko AAA's and a cheap trickle charger for less than a 4 pack of Lithium L92's.

Even for a little use it makes so much more sense.

 

[RedForest UK]

if it was used on low or med with the 10440s would you still have a heat issue? thanks

No you wouldn't is the general consensus on cpf. If used on med it is just like running it on high with an ordinary 1.2-1.7v cell, low is like a slightly brighter low, and high mode turns into an incredible turbo! :naughty:

You will have to watch out for heat issues on high however, and regularly check voltage on your 10440 cells, especially before charging them, as there are currently no protected 10440 cells which will fit in the A3.

 

[pri0n]

got it and man this thing is bright already for so small a package. I'm intrigued to see how it will look on 10440's though. If i remember reading somewhere the voltage should not go above 4.2 or below like 3.6 or something when charging? Is that what you mean I should check for?